Latin Etymology: Ommatoiulus (?) sabulosus ("sandy sinewy")
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Striped Millipede (Ommatoiulus sabulosus) at Constantine Bay, Cornwall, UK - May 2012 |
Featured Subspecies: ?
Weight: ? / Length: 21-60mm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Not Yet Evaluated
A distinctive and widespread millipede found across Central Europe and the British Isles, where it can be found in Sandy soils as well as the lead litter of forests. It is identified by the namesake orange lines that run down its length.
Related Species:
Order: Julida
Family: Julidae
Genus: Ommatoiulus
SUBSPECIES: O. s. aimatopodus, others
- Sighting Locations -
Seen at Constantine Bay, Cornwall
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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